Deering ‘Wine on Harvest Moon’ has Aussies, Kiwis, didgeridoos

Consul General of France Gael de Maisonnueve, Lynn Cambest, Joe Canaves, general manager South BMW and Mirabel Faura.

The 12th annual Wine On Harvest Moon (WOHM) will transport guests to the Land Down Under through the fine wines, fine food and fine art from Australia and New Zealand.

The unique cultural experience, sponsored by South Motors, will take place Saturday, Oct. 19, at the historic Deering Estate at Cutler, 16701 SW 72 Ave. With a little imagination and a bit of techno magic, attendees can surf Australia’s Bondi Beach, climb Sydney’s Bridge or pose in front of the famous Sydney Opera House.

Embracing the culture of Australia, Miami native Jared Bistrong will play the didgeridoo, an ancient Aborigine ceremonial instrument. Using local bamboo and palm trees to make his own instruments, Bistrong shares the music of the indigenous people far removed from today’s computer generated sounds.

The entertainment is ongoing and other acts include a New Zealand-style Maori dance, strolling musicians and singers from the Florida International University School of Music and an instrumental performed by saxophone player Fernando Diez, of KC & the Sunshine Band. Complementing the entertainment will be a mixed media group art exhibition Back of Beyond.

Proceeds from the event are dedicated to conservation and preservation of the Deering Estate. The festival is open from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Capacity is limited and tickets are $150 for general admission, $125 for foundation members. For tickets and more information, go to <www.deeringestate.org/pages/Wine-on- Harvest-Moon.aspx>.